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Friday, November 04, 1994     Page:

Letter termed bogus
   
Officials of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern Pennsylvania said a
Craig
    Shergold, Shefold or Sherfold chain letter circulating is bogus and should
be thrown awayShergold, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1989, wanted
to be recorded in the Guiness Book of World Records for receiving the most
greeting cards. After receiving more than 15 million, he was listed in the
book.
   
After his tumor was removed in 1991, Shergold’s family and the Guiness Book
requested the cards stop being sent. Today, Shergold is leading a normal life
in England.
   
An unauthorized chain letter using Shergold’s name is asking for business
cards to be sent to Georgia. The letter contains a reference to the Children’s
Make-A-Wish Foundation. That foundation is not involved with the Make-A-Wish
Foundation of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
   
Make-A-Wish Foundation of NEPA grants the wishes of children with
life-threatening medical conditions.
   
If you have any questions or need more information, call the Craig Shergold
Information Hotline at 1-800-215-1333. cq